Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care insurance news and analysis, including coverage of short-term care insurance, long-term care hybrid products, and other arrangements for paying for long-term and post-acute care.
Coronavirus Care Costs Vary Widely, Even Within Cities
By Michael S. FischerEven with insurance and free testing, out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly, according to a data provider.
February 19, 2020
Caregiving and Long-Term Care, for a Loved One: Lessons LearnedA financial services professional reports on some of what he's learned from being a caregiver himself.
February 10, 2020
3 Things the Wealthy Need From Their AdvisorsPut yourself in their shoes. Why should they do business with you?
November 25, 2019
Guilt, Control Issues Can Keep Clients From Using LTC PoliciesGetting clients with long-term care insurance to use it can be tricky. Here's how one advisor handles it.
November 25, 2019
Buttigieg Proposes Public 401(k) OptionThe Democratic presidential candidate would also create a benefit to help seniors pay for long-term care.
November 24, 2019
Free Long-Term Care for All?A long-term care insurance veteran says relying on Medicaid nursing home benefits is a terrible LTC planning strategy.
November 21, 2019
5 Facts About the Senate Finance Long-Term Care HearingOne fact is that the Senate has a new tax break proposal to consider.
November 18, 2019
Can We Tolerate Millions of Elderly People Living in Cars?Witnesses challenged House Ways and Means members to think harder about how to pay for long-term care.